Spread holiday cheer on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY Christmas gifts. There are DIY christmas gift ideas for mom, dad, friends, and more.
This is the ultimate Christmas collection of DIY gift ideas for the whole family (including mom, dad, significant others, kids & teens) in addition to friends, co-workers, neighbors and more. You will find plenty of easy DIY gifts for everyone on your christmas list here!
Since these homemade gifts are cheap and easy to make, they make perfect last minute christmas gifts. These handmade gift tutorials will show you how to make DIY christmas gifts on a budget. Even though these Christmas gifts are budget-friendly, the recipient of these gifts will definitely love them because these gifts are thoughtful and creative!
DIY Christmas Gifts for Mom
Easy DIY Chunky Throw Blanket from The Budget Decorator
Dollar Store Oven Mitts and Potholder Makeover from Home Talk
DIY Wooden Spoons from Alice and Lois
Peppermint Bath Bombs from Making Lemonade
Dot Art Canisters from BHG.com
DIY Mint Sugar Scrub Recipe from Love Grows Wild
Ceramic Coasters from Darkroom and Dearly
Initial Coffee Cup from Earnest Home
Engraved Wooden Spoons from Make it Love it
Monogrammed Tote from Woman’s Day
DIY Weekly Menu (Easy Wipe) from Make and Takes
DIY Garden Markers from Wit and Whistle
Tied Fleece Blanket from A Fresh Squeezed Life
Spa In A Jar DIY (with free printables) from The Gunny Sack
Gemstone Soap DIY from A Beautiful Mess
Lavender and Coconut Oil Bath BonBons from Sow and Dipity
5-Minute DIY Lip Balm Recipe from The Seasoned Mom
Mason Jar Lid Magnets from Unoriginal Mom
Fringed Flannel Throw from It’s Always Autumn
5 Minute DIY Gold Dipped Mug from Poppy Talk
Aromatherapy Shower Steamers from Busy Bliss
Homemade Heating Pad from Alice and Lois
Monogrammed Pop Up Photo Box from The DIY Village
Warm Cocoa Bath Soak from Classy Clutter
Handmade Lavender Sachets from Kenarry
Rose Lotion Bar from Facebook
Copper Vanity Bowls from Freutcake
Glowing Photo Luminaries from Our Best Bites
Sweater Pillows from Popsugar
Woodland Necklace from Country Living
10-Minute DIY Milk & Honey Soap from Happiness is Homemade
DIY Monogrammed Mugs from Design Mom
DIY Photo Pendant (Under $2.50) from Sarah Saving
30 Minute Fabric Basket from Flamingo Toes
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Dad and Him
Reindeer Beer from Life of a Modern Mom
DIY Painted Wood Slice Coasters from Unoriginal Mom
iPhone Tie Phone Cover from Popsugar
Homemade Rosemary Mint Shaving Cream from Food for My Family
Easy DIY BBQ Apron from Darice
Phone Charging Station from Popsugar
10 Minute Photo Keepsake Ornament from Simple as That
Natural Branch Coasters from Garden Therapy
Leather Tie Clip from Lovely Indeed
Woodsy Beard Oil from Blooming in Bedlam
Book Box for Remote from Country Living
Coffee Bean Soap from Living Well Spending Less
DIY Beer Coaster from Post Grad Crafting
Pork Rub in a Jar from Cincy Shopper
Mug Holder from Shanty 2 Chic
Photo Clock from Rosy Red Buttons
Chalkboard Cheese Stone from Frankie Heart’s Fashion
Photo Coasters from The Frugal Girls
Leather Cuff from The Red Kitchen
Photo Blocks from Stars and Sunshine
Magnetic Wristband from My Altered Tastes
Easy Map Magnets from Domestic Day Book
DIY Wood Slice Photo Transfer from Parental Perspective
Mason Jar Lid Coasters from Country Living
Beer O Clock Christmas Gift for Him (source unknown)
pallet wood + wood stain + wood glue + beer bottles + clock hands
Firewood Carrier from HGTV.com
Dad’s Toolbox Printable from Moms and Munchkins
15 Minute Tablet Cover from Andrea’s Notebook
Grill Set Holder from Lil Luna
Men’s Apron from I Heart Naptime
DIY Christmas Gifts for Teens
DIY Tube Bead Necklace from The Lovely Drawer
Slippers with Small Gifts from Pretty Providence
Studded iPhone Case from Unblushing
Herringbone Cell Phone Cover from Chronicle Books
Gold Dipped Notebooks from Eat Sleep Cuddle
Marbled Mugs from DIY Candy
Patterned Hair Clips from Pretty Life Girls
DIY Cosmetic Bag from The Girl Inspired
Gold Dipped Jewelry Tray from A Fabulous Fete
Sharpie DIY Dot Flower Pot Craft from DIY Candy
Holiday Bath Bombs from Fleece Fun
Ombre Tote from His Sugar Plums
Cheap & Chic Pouch from Country Living
Yarn-Wrapped Ombre Monogrammed Letter from Catch My Party
DIY Mason Jar Candle from Something Turquoise
Peppermint Candy Cane Sugar Scrub from The Idea Room
Mini Desk Marquee Light from A Joyful Riot
Yarn Wrapped Bracelet from A Pretty Fix
Marbled Clay Ring Dish from A Beautiful Mess
DIY Glitter Magnets from Thersea Joy
DIY Galaxy in a jar from DIY Projects for Teens
Super Cheap & Easy Homemade Lip Scrub from Gwyi.io
Infinity Scarf (30 Minute DIY) from Cute DIY Projects
DIY Knot Pillow Tutorial from Little Inspiration
20 Minute Shaped Cork Board from She’s Kinda Crafty
DIY Gingerbread Sugar Scrub from Mummy’s Musings
Oven Mitten Christmas Gift Idea (source unknown)
Great present for college students or a young adult’s first apartment.
You can even get all these kitchen utensils at Dollar Tree to save even more!
Reversible Coffee Cup Sleeve from Crafty Staci
Easy No Sew Blanket Scarf from Mom Advice
DIY iPad Case from Oh So Lovely
Ampersand Marquee Light from Happy Looks Good on You
Heart Clasp White Wrapped Bangle Bracelet from Happy Hour Projects
Gingerbread Body Butter from Frugal Mom Eh
Friends Picture Holder DIY Christmas Gift (source unknown)
wood board + wood stain + twine + clothespins + paint pen (or letter stickers) + photos
Chalkboard Photo Wreath (source unknown)
wood circle + chalkboard paint + chalk + clothes pins + acrylic paint + photos
Sharpie Heart Mug from Brendid
Peppermint Foot Soak from Suburban Simplicity
Chalkboard Mug from Wit and Whistle
DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
Personalized Snowman Mugs from Almost Supermom
Gingerbread Playdough from Sweet Sugar Belle
Candy Sleigh from Ellyn’s Place
Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones from Savvy Saving Couple
Rudolph Reindeer Candy Bars from I Heart Arts and Crafts
Reindeer Soap from Bumble Bee Craft Den
Elf Christmas Mason Jar Gift from Polka Dot Chair
Mason Jar Superhero Bank from Fireflies and Mudpies
Comic Book Style Superhero Pillow from Cherished Bliss
Glow in the Dark Slime from Domestic Charm
DIY Mason Jar Fairy Lights from DIY Joy
DIY Grimm Rainbow Blocks from Fun at Home with Kids
Child’s Tool Belt from Make it Love it
Kid Workbench from The Frugal Granny
Knock the Balls Off Nerf Game from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
DIY Wooden Crate Parking Garage from Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
Lego Tray from Somewhat Simple
Ombre Bracelet from Making Home Base
Fleece Tie Pillow from Blossoms and Poises
Glowing Fairy Bottle from Bitz n Giggles
DIY Troll Hair Headbands from DIY Inspired
DIY No-Sew Tutu from Simply Real Moms
Fort Kit Bag Tutorial from Saltwater Kids
DIY Super Capes (with free printable template) from Serving Pink Lemonade
DIY Kids Seesaw (under $30) from Classy Clutter
Drawstring Fabric Backpack from Hello Wonderful
DIY Bean Bag Chair from Project Nursery
Glitter Globe from Camille Styles
Sock Monkey (with free sewing pattern) from Craft Passion
Friends, Co-Workers & Neighbors
Homemade Foaming Handsoap from All Things G&D
Hot Cocoa Mix Ornaments from Sprinkle Some Fun
William Sonoma Inspired Peppermint Bark Recipe from A Modern Homestead
Christmas Tea Tree from Thirsty for Tea
Faux Birch Candles from Sow and Dipity
Cookie Sack from Celebrate Creativity
Peppermint Homemade Soap from Happiness is Homemade
Gingerbread Man Painted jar from Knick of Time
Snowman Pretzel DIY Christmas Gift in a Jar (source unknown)
white chocolate prezetels + mason jar + black buttons + red yarn
Dip Mix Ornaments from Sprinkle Some Fun
Christmas Crack Toffee Recipe from I Heart Naptime
Burlap Treat Bag from A Homemade Living
Crockpot Roasted Sugared Pecans from Mostly Homemade Mom
Christmas Cookie Cans from Fun Squared
Cinnamon Soap from Simply Designing
Cinnamon Honey Butter from The Food Charlatan
To save even more money, you can make your own butter in 10 minutes!
Quick Bread in a Bottle from Sunset
Homemade Christmas Caramels from Garnish and Glaze
EOS Lip Balm Christmas Printable Gift from Balancing Home
free printable cards + EOS lip balm
DIY Handwarmers from Rae Ann Kelly
DIY Pinecone Fire Starters from Something Turquoise
Mom’s Best Peanut Brittle Recipe from Real Life Dinner
Ice Cube Tray Chocolates from Tip Hero
Gingerbread Cookie Jar from Knick of Time
Homemade Peppermint Oreos Recipe from I Heart Naptime
Easy Dinner Kit from Better Homes and Gardens
Giant Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows from Modern Parents Messy Kids
Wine Bottles in a Scarf from The Typical Mom
Slow Cooker Sea Salt Chocolate Almond Clusters Recipe from The Magical Slow Cooker
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Agnes Turner says
Wonderful ideas.
Eileen says
Fantastic I plan on uses some of these this year.
Who,d had thunk it!!!LOL
Sarah says
These are all great, and very realistic too. Thanks so much!
Kim says
Love these! I’m going to try the mint sugar scrub. Who doesn’t love a nice sugar scrub around the holidays.
Diane Livingston says
In general I am looking for generic gifts for adults. We did men/women and my husband ended up with a woman’s gifts. So have to change something. So I though if I could find ideas, generic I could assign one to each person so we get something we all like.